Here is a lesson that offers a great hybrid of forming new skills and using current knowledge to come up with a plan. The class brainstorms information they would need to know or already know about hybrid vehicles. They then group the comments to determine what topics to address further in the unit. 

Concepts

alternative energy sources, energy conservation, vehicle design, engineers, chemical energy, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Research the types of hybrids and how they work
• Find a video that explains the importance of having hybrid vehicles

Classroom Considerations

• Review with the class the procedures and rules for brainstorming
• The first in an eight-part series

Pros

• Includes a graphic organizer to help pupils with their brainstorming session
• Contains journal questions for pupils to answer

Cons

• Neither of the YouTube videos are available